Comic Title: Human Torch #2
Publisher: Marvel
Cover Date: November 1974
On Sale Date: August 27, 1974 Newsstand Date August 27, 1974
Source: Comic Reader, #109

Copyright Date July 30, 1974
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1974
Marvel copyright dates beyond April 1969
represent shipping dates NOT newsstand sale dates

Cover Price: $0.25
Page Count: 32
Editor: Roy Thomas

Title: "Prisoner of the Wizard"
Pages: 13

Feature(s):
Human Torch (Johnny Storm)

Plotter: Stan Lee
Scripter: Larry D. Lieber
Penciller: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek

Reprinted From:
Strange Tales #102 (1962)

Feature Character(s)

• Human Torch (last appearance in Fantastic Four #8; next appearance in Fantastic Four #9)

Supporting Character(s)

• Invisible Girl (last appearance in Fantastic Four #8; next appearance in Fantastic Four #9)

Villain(s)

• Wizard (first appearance; next appearance in Strange Tales #105)

Other Character(s)

• Two unnamed friends of Johnny Storm (no further appearances)
• Several convicted felons (no further appearances)

Cameo Appearance(s)

• The Destroyer (in a newsreel recapping Strange Tales #101)

Comments:
Part 2: "Wizard Wiles"

Synopsis:
The Wizard, a renowned chess champion and inventor, is jealous of the notoriety of the Human Torch. He vows to discredit the Torch and prove himself superior. First he arranges for the Torch to rescue him, then he invites the hero to his home. Once inside, the Wizard traps Johnny.

With the real Human Torch out of the way, the Wizard impersonate his adversary. He robs a bank, stages a prison break, and interrupts traffic in an effort to sully the reputation of his foe. When the real Torch escapes, he finds that the public has turned against him. The Wizard arranges another meeting with Johnny, offering proof of his innocence as bait. However, Johnny outsmarts the Wizard by secretly arranging assistance from his sister, the Invisible Girl. The Torch's name is cleared, and the Wizard is taken into custody by police.